Jeff Davis News

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts.

Jazz vocalist Stevie Holland announced the vinyl release of her album TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES, featuring originals and standards, alongside an upcoming celebratory concert at 54 Below in New York City.

Miami City Ballet announced the appointment of Scott Altman as Executive Director, joining Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. Altman brings over 25 years of nonprofit arts leadership to the Miami Beach company.

Stevie Holland – the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter – will release a vinyl edition of her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, and will perform a concert at 54 Below.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

A new presentation of Abby Payne’s new musical The Gunfighter Meets His Match! will take place at 54 Below. Thil one-night only concert presentation will spotlight new music performed by creator/composer/writer Abby Payne/

A new presentation of Abby Payne’s new musical The Gunfighter Meets His Match! will take place at 54 Below on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30pm. This special one-night only concert presentation will spotlight new music performed by creator/composer/writer Abby Payne, along with her full band and special guests.

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

While Austin stages overflow in December with CHRISTMAS CAROLS (three!), TUNA CHRISTMASES (two!), and all manner of holiday theatre cheer, a brilliant star shines at Ground Floor Theatre: Alfred Uhry’s PARADE. First produced in 2015 during GFT’s inaugural season, this remount stands as a striking full-circle moment in the company’s decade-long evolution into Austin’s leading inclusive theatre.

Penfold Theatre Company has added four new staff members. John Kranso has joined as Managing Director, Jonathan Young as Development Director, Jeff Davis as Technical Director and Erica Moreno as Marketing Manager.

Stevie Holland has released the music video for “Talk to Your Tomatoes,” the tile track to her just-released new album. Written by Stevie Holland and Gary William Friedman, the song and video are a swinging, zany, and veggie-gardening loving trip.

STEVIE HOLLAND – the acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter – returns with her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes, which is currently available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Listen here!

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the award-winning musical Parade with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Learn more!

GableStage will release single tickets for its 27th Season in August. The 2025/26 Season celebrates Jessie Wolfson and the newly named Wolfson Family Theatre. Learn more!

Stevie Holland has returned to the recording studio with Talk to Your Tomatoes, a collection of songs from the pop, jazz and American Songbook catalogs.

Miami City Ballet has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia as its new Artistic Director. This announcement ushers in a new chapter as the company prepares to celebrate its milestone 40th Anniversary Season.

Theater for the New City has currently scheduled over 200 performing arts organizations, independent artists, poets, puppeteers and film makers for its 30th annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts. Learn more!

Miami City Ballet Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez will step down at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, following an extraordinary tenure that has shaped MCB into one of the world’s leading ballet companies. Learn more.

GableStage will present the Miami premiere of Appropriate by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. This darkly comic American family drama plays at GableStage's historic Biltmore Hotel home.

GableStage will present the Miami premiere of Appropriate by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.